BONFIRE NIGHT FIREWORK SAFETY What should we remember

BONFIRE NIGHT & FIREWORK SAFETY What should we remember?

Fireworks • Fireworks are loud, spectacular, beautiful and exciting! • In the UK we have the annual Bonfire Night fireworks and other celebrations through the year. • Can you tell me other times in the year fireworks are used? • Fireworks can also be very dangerous if we forget to follow the Fireworks Code.

The Firework Code 1. Adults should only buy fireworks over the counter from respected stores. 2. Only an adult should handle and light fireworks. 3. Fireworks should be kept in a closed box away from sparks. 4. An adult should read and follow the instructions for lighting fireworks carefully. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Fireworks are lit at arm's length. Always stand well back (8 m is best). Never go back to a lit firework. Never put fireworks in your pocket. Never throw fireworks.

Sparklers Never touch burning sparklers and always put used sparklers into a bucket of water. Always wear gloves when holding sparklers. You could make a ‘cup-glove’ to be really safe.

The Firework Code & Sparklers Remember to light only one sparkler at a time.

Deliberately starting fires • Bonfires are dangerous and cause a lot of damage. • Starting fires isn’t clever or smart… Ø its dangerous. Ø It places other people at great risk. Ø It places the person starting the fire at the GREATEST RISK of harm!

Bonfires Items left in the street for collection are not yours to take away. These items are NOT to make into a bonfire. Wheelie bins are NOT free. If you steal a wheelie bin for a bonfire, you will have committed a crime!.

Pets on Bonfire Night Fireworks and loud noises on bonfire night can scare pets. Please make sure that pets are kept indoors.

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